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what are the similarities and differences between the Richter scale and the modified scale?​

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The differences between Richter scale and the modified scale are as follows:

RICHTER SCALE:

  • The Richter scale is used to determine or measure the magnitude of the earth quake by measuring the seismic waves.
  • The scale has a logarithmic measurement .
  • The calculation is done in logarithm form from base-10 which is based on the amplitudes of the waves.

MODIFIED/MERCALLI SCALE:

  • The modified or Mercalli scale is used to determine or measure the intensity of the earthquake by the observed effects .
  • The scale has a linear measurement.
  • The calculation is quantified which is based on the observation of the earthquake's effects on the earth.

The bellow are the similarities between Richter scale and the modified scale:

  • Both Richter and Modified scale is a tool used for measuring some factors in an earthquake.
  • Both are measured but it has a specified range.

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